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¼ Real Gran Colombia - Republican coinage
| Silver (.500) | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Caracas (Venezuelan provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1822 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1802-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#59798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Date, region and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1821
VENEZ.A
¼
Translation:
1821
Venezuela
1/4 Real
Comment
Minted in Caracas with Venezuela as part of "Gran Colombia".Size varies from 11.5 to 15mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from Gran Colombia's Republican coinage, minted in Caracas between 1821 and 1822, is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .500, which means it contained 50% silver. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were made of lower-quality metals, and the use of silver in coinage was a sign of the coin's value and authenticity. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Caracas, which was then a part of the Venezuelan provinces, speaks to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real (Gran Colombia - Republican coinage) 1821-1822 coin.
